Dozens of interviews, including one with Junior Galette himself, convinced the Redskins he was a risk worth accepting, general manager Scot McCloughan said Sunday.

Redskins GM defends Galette signing

Redskins GM Scot McCloughan said of LB Junior Galette, who was signed on Friday: "The decision was made because we really believe he's a Redskin, and that's why we signed him." Galette was arrested in January after an alleged domestic dispute. Charges were dropped, but the episode remains under review by the league.

Bashaud Breeland to miss 4-6 weeks

A team source said the Redskins CB -- who was suspended for one game earlier today for possession of marijuana last August -- has an MCL injury. He was carted off the field today and is still being evaluated, according to ESPN's John Keim.